Fire hits the building of the Faculty of Law at USP, in downtown SP
A fire broke out at the Faculty of Law building at the University of São Paulo in downtown São Paulo, but was quickly contained by firefighters.
Fire hits building of the Law School of USP in downtown SP
A fire broke out at the Law School building of the University of São Paulo (USP) in downtown São Paulo, caused by air conditioning system issues.
USP and Museum of Favelas unite Frantz Fanon's decolonialism with technology in special course
The Museum of Favelas and the University of São Paulo are launching a postgraduate special course on 'Racisms and fundamentalisms in the era of iconomy: Frantz Fanon and the critique of images in digital technologies.'
Osteoporosis medication shows potential against diseases caused by excess iron
Researchers from the University of São Paulo found that two osteoporosis medications could help combat diseases caused by iron overload in the body.
USP medical student accused of diverting R$ 1 million sentenced to 3 years in prison for R$ 192 thousand lottery fraud
Alicia Dudy Muller Veiga, a medicine graduate from USP, has been sentenced to three years in semi-open prison for defrauding a lottery and diverting substantial funds from her graduation party.
Former USP medical student who embezzled R$ 927 thousand from colleagues suffers new sentence
A former medical student from USP, Alicia Duddy Muller Veiga, has received a new conviction for embezzling funds from a graduation committee.
USP count indicates much smaller crowd at carnival blocks than numbers released in SP
A study conducted by researchers at the University of São Paulo estimates that the crowd at the Pipoca da Rainha carnival block was around 20,000, significantly lower than the 2 million reported by the block's organizers.
USP research reveals that green propolis has potential against Alzheimer and Parkinson
A doctoral research at the University of São Paulo has found that compounds in green propolis may help combat neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer and Parkinson.
Brazilian orange juice exports to the European Union increase at the end of the harvest in January, according to USP
Brazilian exports of orange juice to the European Union saw a significant increase in January 2026, coinciding with the conclusion of the orange harvest season.
Organizations hold event at USP in defense of a code of conduct in the Judiciary
Civil society organizations are set to hold an event at the University of São Paulo advocating for a code of conduct for the Supreme Federal Court.
Rhinovirus can hide in cells in the tonsils, and this may be positive; understand the hypothesis from USP's study
Researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) discovered that rhinovirus can infect and multiply within immune cells in the tonsils, which may enhance long-term immune memory.
Son of a cleaner and shoemaker, 18-year-old manages to get into medicine at USP, Unicamp, and Unesp
Matheus da Silva Alves, an 18-year-old public school student from Franca, Brazil, has been accepted into medicine at three of the country's most prestigious universities after achieving a high score on the Provão Paulista.
The Mirante de Piracicaba will take up to 20 years to restore lost forest, and the 'clearing' poses a risk of new tree falls, estimates USP specialist
The Mirante de Piracicaba park in Brazil may take up to 20 years to restore its tree cover after losing 43 trees during a storm, according to a specialist from USP.
Otavio Frias Filho Chair discusses the social role of science next Wednesday (25)
The Otavio Frias Filho Chair will conclude its 2024-2025 cycle with a lecture by mathematician Marcelo Viana on the social role of science.
Deadline to join the waiting list for Fuvest and Enem-USP goes until this Friday
USP is accepting interest submissions for the Fuvest waiting list and Enem-USP until this Friday at 5 PM.
'Fiuk from Harmonia': Judge who went viral at SP carnival is a PhD from USP, has a gypsy band and helped found a street block
João Batista Cruz gained internet fame during the São Paulo Carnival 2026 as a judge, nicknamed 'Fiuk da Harmonia', due to a viral video capturing his intense focus on the parade.
AI created by USP scientist achieves over 90% accuracy in mental diagnosis
A professor from USP was recently awarded in Germany for his work on AI methods that can diagnose mental disorders with over 90% accuracy.
Deaths: A pioneer of anthropology, lived with determination, kindness, and simplicity
Family, friends, and the academic community bid farewell to Professor João Baptista Borges Pereira, a renowned anthropologist in Brazil, who was buried in a simple shirt rather than formal attire, reflecting his essence.
Beef: with record volume in January, Brazil's export quota of meat to China is exhausted in September, projects USP
Brazil's beef export quota to China is projected to be exhausted by September due to record shipments in January, prompting the need for strategic planning within the livestock sector.
João Adolfo Hansen, literary critic and professor of national literature at USP, dies
João Adolfo Hansen, a prominent literary critic and professor at the University of São Paulo, has passed away at the age of 83.
Former director and professor of Esalq-USP, Antonio Roque Dechen, dies: 'leaves a legacy to Brazilian agriculture,' says current manager
Antonio Roque Dechen, former director of Esalq-USP, has passed away at the age of 75, leaving behind a significant legacy in Brazilian agriculture according to current management.
Did you see? Chicken raised as a pet, 14-year-old from Acre approved at USP, sergeant in serious condition and more
This article highlights several notable news events from Acre between February 8 and 14, 2026, including a girl who has a chicken as a pet and a remarkable academic achievement of a 14-year-old girl.
Who was José Álvaro Moisés, USP professor and founder of the PT who drowned in Ubatuba
José Álvaro Moisés, a retired professor from the University of São Paulo and a founder of the Workers' Party (PT), tragically drowned in Ubatuba at the age of 81.
Retired Political Science Professor at USP and one of the founders of PT, José Álvaro Moisés dies drowned in Ubatuba, SP
José Álvaro Moisés, a retired political science professor and co-founder of Brazil's Workers' Party, drowned in Ubatuba, SP, leading to an investigation into the circumstances of his death.
Piracicaba records the rainiest February in 6 years, surpassing historical average in 11 days, says Esalq-USP
In just 11 days, Piracicaba has recorded over 210 millimeters of rain, making it the wettest February in six years and exceeding the historical average for the month.
USP officially terminates the contract of law professor accused of sexual harassment
The University of São Paulo has officially dismissed law professor Alysson Mascaro after allegations of sexual harassment surfaced against him.
USP officially confirms the dismissal of law professor investigated under suspicion of sexual harassment
The University of São Paulo has officially dismissed law professor Alysson Mascaro, who has been accused of sexually harassing students, following a vote by the Faculty of Law in December.
Approved at USP, Unicamp, and Unesp through the Provão Paulista are entitled to assistance; know the criteria
Candidates approved at USP, Unicamp, and Unesp via Provão Paulista are eligible for a government-funded assistance grant aimed at economically vulnerable students.
USP model school reduces class hours for students due to lack of professionals
The USP School of Application has had to reduce class hours for elementary students due to a shortage of specialized professionals to assist students with disabilities.
Student who prays the rosary every day and was accepted four times will study medicine at USP: 'the umbilical cord breaks'
Eighteen-year-old Gustavo Medeiros will study medicine at the University of São Paulo after being accepted into four universities, attributing his success to daily prayers.
14-year-old Acrean approved at USP and has already been selected for more than 20 courses: 'I want medicine'
Ana Joyce, a 14-year-old from Acre, Brazil, has been accepted into 23 university courses across various institutions, including the prestigious University of São Paulo (USP).
Doctor Wesley: how a young person from the outskirts of Salvador, who studied with a lamp, secured first place in Medicine at USP
Wesley de Jesus, a resident of the outskirts of Salvador, overcame significant socio-structural challenges to achieve first place in the Medicine entrance exam at USP.
Brazil had more than 700 deaths in political violence cases over 20 years, says study
A study reveals that Brazil recorded 1,228 victims of lethal political violence from 2003 to 2023, including over 700 fatalities.
High school is excessively focused on entrance exams, says USP professor
In this interview, economist Daniel Santos discusses the major challenges of basic education in Brazil, highlighting inequalities that arise before formal schooling and the effects on students' mental health.
Hospital das Clínicas is convicted after baby dies from drug overdose
The São Paulo judiciary has ordered the Hospital das Clínicas at USP to pay R$ 100,000 in damages to the parents of a baby who died from a gross medical error involving a drug overdose.
Didn't pass the entrance exam? Learn how to deal with frustration and start over
Marina Motta, a 21-year-old student aspiring to be an architect, shares her experience of dealing with the frustration of missing out on a university spot at USP after two consecutive years of being close to her goal.
Blindness or Science? USP Launches Guide to Confront Fanaticism and Exit the Bubble
The University of São Paulo has released a guide titled 'Science, Belief, and (i-)Reality' aimed at addressing issues of fanaticism among young evangelicals.
Public school student passes entrance exam at USP and may become the first engineer in the family in the interior of SP
18-year-old João Gabriel Motta from Adamantina, SP, achieves a place at the prestigious University of São Paulo, potentially becoming the first engineer in his family.
Less than 20% are 'dangerous': USP launches guide to help you overcome the fear of snakes
Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) have released a free guide on snakes to promote peaceful coexistence between humans and these reptiles.
Fuvest clarifies calculation of essay scores for the entrance exam
On Monday, Fuvest announced via social media a clarification regarding the correction and scoring of essays from the first day of the second phase of its entrance exam, held on December 14, 2025.
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Ursula von der Leyen comments on Trump's trade threats, while Greenland's government expresses skepticism about the U.S. using military force for annexation, emphasizing the need for preparedness for unexpected developments in cooperation with other nations.